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Megadeth And Newsted Could Be Performing A Classic Metallica Song On Stage At Gigantour! [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:12:25 +0000

With The Gigantour 2013 coming to Lubbock on July 13th, we could see Jason Newsted of Newsted formerly of Metallica and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth formerly of Metallica taking the stage together to perform a classic Metallica track. Dave Mustaine took to his Twitter and said “If I play a song I wrote in @Metallica [...]

Metallica Performs "Kill 'Em All" In It's Entirety!

Rooster — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:27:13 +0000

This past weekend was the Orion Music + More music festival and Metallica surprised everybody by playing a day early and performing their “Kill ‘Em All” album in it’s entirety. How great is Metallica when they play live? I mean they take the stage a day early at 4:30 in the afternoon on a smaller [...]

Metallica Play 'Kill 'Em All' Album in Full During Surprise Set at Orion Festival

Spencer Kaufman — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:10:03 +0000

Metallica pulled off the surprise of all surprises today (June 8) at their Orion Music + More Festival. During a slot that was scheduled for the mysterious band ‘dehaan,’ Metallica themselves appeared onstage and ripped through their 1983 debut album ‘Kill ‘Em All’ in its entirety. The metal goliaths were only scheduled to perform a [...]

Metallica's Robert Trujillo + James Hetfield Talk Orion Music + More Festival at Press Conference

Anne Erickson — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:51:35 +0000

Metallica's Orion Music + More festival takes place at Detroit’s Belle Isle this coming weekend (June 8 + 9), and frontman James Hetfield and bass player Robert Trujillo are already in town, taking in the Motor City. Yesterday (June 6), the singer and bass player joined Kyle “Gumby” Gunter and Hiran Deraniyagala of Detroit-based metal band Battlecross and others at a press conference in advance of the event.

Metallica Set To Play First Chinese Gig Ever

Driver — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:57:39 +0000

It's hard to believe, but it's a fact: Metallica has never played a show in China. Let that sink it. One of the biggest bands ever hasn't been to one of the most populated places ever. That's insane.

10 Reasons Not To Be Mad at Metallica's 'St. Anger'

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:44:11 +0000

June 5, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Metallica's most controversial album, 'St. Anger.' The album is controversial not because of its lyrical content, but because of the direction the band went with it. Ringing snare drums, no guitar solos and filthy dirty guitar riffs all combine to make a 'Tallica album like none other.

Metallica Gives Out Free Download Of "The Star-Spangled Banner" [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:47:04 +0000

Metallica members James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett recently performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at AT&T Park in San Francisco, home of the San Francisco Giants. Not only did the Metallica members perform out Nation’s Anthem but they also threw out the first pitch of the game. The guitars that they played were custom SF Giant themed [...]

Metallica Offer 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performance as a Free Download

Chad Childers — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:51:00 +0000

Metallica had the time of their life in the early part of May, joining the San Francisco Giants baseball team for a special Metallica-themed evening that saw Lars Ulrich throw out the first pitch and James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett thoroughly rock the National Anthem. As expected the band's performance of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' rocked and fans have been clamoring for it ever since. Now the band is obliging by making the Hetfield and Hammett version available as a free download for those who want it.

What Do The Backstreet Boys And Metallica Have In Common? [VIDEO]

Driver — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:57 +0000

Have you ever caught yourself singing along to a song by The Backstreet Boys? Yeah, me either, but apparently if you have, and you're a self proclaimed metal head you can relax because there just may be a link.

Metallica Pinball Machine Revealed in New Video

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05:58 +0000

Holy balls! One of the fabled Metallica pinball machines has finally been revealed in full. In a new video posted by Stern Pinball, the entire machine is explained and showcased, with a ton of Metallica tracks and references ripe for the paddling. Metallica revealed last month that custom pinball machines were in the works. The [...]

Metallica Rock the National Anthem at San Francisco Giants "Metallica Night" [VIDEO]

Heathen — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:08:58 +0000

Metallica and the San Francisco Giants celebrated “Metallica Night” at Giants Stadium Friday night. And as always Met rocked everything they do! That included opening the game with a dual guitar national anthem to rival any anthem ever done! As you watch the video, the guitars that James and Kirk are playing are also the [...]

Metallica's New Movie Set To Hit IMAX Theaters

Driver — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:10 +0000

Metallica's movie "Metallica Through The Never" will be brought to every IMAX theater in North America on Friday, September 27.

'Metallica Through the Never' 3D Film to Hit IMAX Theaters in September

Chad Childers — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:55:59 +0000

Metallica have their hands full with a number of various projects, and now the band has unveiled 'huge' details about the release of their 3D film 'Metallica Through the Never.' The band has announced that the film will open in theaters Sept. 27, playing on IMAX screens across the U.S. for a full week.

Fear Factory Karaoke With A Touch Of Metallica [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:19:50 +0000

Check out front man Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory performing Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” karaoke style. The Fear Factory front man threw down at Skinny’s Lounge in North Hollywood, California for “Rock-A-Holic” a live karaoke event. Would there be anything cooler than watching a live karaoke band and then out of nowhere Burton C. Bell comes [...]

New Metallica In 2014…Maybe?

Driver — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:00:16 +0000

Recently, Kirk Hammett talked about the longevity of Metallica and if and when there would be another album in the works for the legendary thrashers.

Check Out A Sneak Peek Of Metallica's New Pinball Game [VIDEO]

Heathen — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:10:00 +0000

Metallica are joining the exclusive club or rock bands to have their own pinball game made. KISS and AC/DC are 2 of the others, so this is good company. This game looks to be a whole new level of pinball, if that’s even a thing. There’s a guy getting electrocuted in a chair like “Ride [...]

Metallica's Orion Music + More Festival Adds Infectious Grooves Reunion, Dead Sara + More

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:22:28 +0000

Metallica‘s Orion Music + More festival just got a little more awesome with the reveal of several new acts that have been added to the bill. Highlighting the new additions is the reunion of Robert Trujillo’s onetime project Infectious Grooves. The all-star outfit came together back in the ’90s and enjoyed some success while opening [...]

Metallica Performs As The Lemmys [VIDEO]

Rooster — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:25:27 +0000

Back in 1995 Metallica performed at the legendary Whiskey A Go Go for Motorhead’s front man Lemmy Kilmister’s 50th birthday and we have some of that footage here! What made this performance legendary is Metallica all dressed up like like Lemmy and played through a set of Motorhead tracks. This is a great video and [...]

Metallica Frontman James Hetfield Offers Update on New Album + 3D Film

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:33:57 +0000

Though Metallica are working toward a new album, the band is taking time out to play some of the world’s top festivals, including their current run as part of Australia’s traveling Soundwave Festival. Frontman James Hetfield tells Australia’s Triple M, “We’re trying to write, but gigs keep popping up that are too exciting to stay [...]

James Hetfield on Metallica: 'There's No Reason for Us To Stop'

Chad Bowar — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:53:34 +0000

Metallica recently performed at Australia’s Soundwave Festival, and during the Sydney stop, frontman James Hetfield sat down with Channel V for a video interview (watch below). Hetfield was asked about Metallica being selected to receive the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Gods Awards in May. “We’ve been doing what we love for 30 [...]